a Roland for an Oliver
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a Roland for an Oliver
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From the stories of Roland and Oliver, legendary knights of even might.
noun Rolands for Olivers
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Equal measure; measure for measure; adequate response.
Mr. Godwin has lately attempted an answer to the Essay (thus giving Mr. Malthus a Roland for his Oliver) but we think he has judged ill in endeavouring to invalidate the principle, instead of confining himself to point out the misapplication of it.
Similar: eye for an eye, tit for tat
adverb
- So as to respond to an action with an equivalent action; tit for tat. He responded to the insult a Roland for an Oliver, striking back just as hard.
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